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ineligible

ine·li·gible

US/ˌɪˈnɛlɪdʒʌbʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

not eligible

  • “ineligible to vote”
  • “ineligible for retirement benefits”
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2.

prohibited by official rules

  • “an ineligible pass receiver”
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Origin

From French inéligible.

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